Feature Request: Zap Splits

[sootisooti]

Feature Request: Zap Splits

User Story

As a Damus user who is interested in micro-funding and group payments, I would like to have automated zap splits functionality, so that I can easily distribute payments to multiple recipients in a single transaction.

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. Currently, zap splits can only be created through specific clients like nostrudel and amethyst, but there's no automatic distribution system. Users have to manually zap each recipient individually through https://zapper.nostrapps.org or supported clients. Additionally, there's no visual indication in feeds showing which notes have zap splits enabled.

When does this problem happen? This limitation affects users whenever they want to:

• Send group payments
• Split payments automatically between multiple recipients
• Identify notes with zap splits enabled
• Handle real-time payment distributions (e.g., during live concerts)

Describe the solution you'd like

1. Automatic zap splits execution when someone zaps a note
2. Visual indicators in the feed showing which notes have zap splits enabled
3. Integration of zap splits directly into Damus client
4. Immediate distribution of sats to all designated recipients' wallets
5. User-friendly interface for setting up split payments

Describe alternatives you've considered

• Manual zapping through specialized tools like zapper.nostrapps.org
• Using separate payment platforms for group payments
• Individual transactions to each recipient

Additional context This feature would be particularly valuable for micro-funding scenarios, such as:

• Live concert payments where fans can zap once and have the payment automatically split between band members
• Group content creation where multiple contributors need to receive their share
• Collaborative projects requiring automated payment distribution
• Community funding initiatives

Current testing shows the basic functionality works, but automation and user experience improvements are needed for practical implementation.

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[alltheseas]

Thanks @sootisooti. You described quite a few different use case/problem statements.

Which one is the most important for you?

As an aside, Apple's App Store has treated Damus devs poorly. Chances are that any developments on zaps will take place on Damus Notedeck going forward, and not on iOS.

[sootisooti]

Thank you for your response. I understand now that the limitations are due to Apple's policies.

Regarding the most important use case for me: I believe it's the ability to automatically distribute payments through zap splits, particularly for micro-funding scenarios like live concerts where satoshis need to be instantly split among band members. This core functionality would make zaps more practical and widely adoptable.

My main priority is to see zap functionality evolve and become more widely beneficial through an easy-to-use, decentralized zap splits feature that can efficiently distribute satoshis. This could open up many possibilities for the community.

The key aspect for me is having a simple yet effective way to automatically distribute payments, regardless of which platform it's implemented on.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​